got scammed for 4500

Maybe @PPDCT @JimmyTwoTimes have a suggestion on how to proceed.

 

Was your information in this load boards system of this hack (aka data breach)? You could try reaching out to an attorney about that maybe. Go at them for every hole they got.

 

Best option he's got is to go after the receiver. Shipper is almost assuredly in on it. Factoring company, scammed broker and scammed broker's bond aren't going to be much help. Bond company will deny the claim as it's not the broker's fault. Zelle is a payment processor, they don't care. While @pavrom did the load and is legally entitled to payment, he's going to have an up hill battle collecting it, and realistically, the only party that's going to be maybe be easy on the hook is the receiver. It might make sense to contact those dorks at AW&A; I've had to deal with them once- and they are very annoying, but reasonably good at what they do.

 

Alexander, Winton & Associates. Lawyers specializing in freight collections.

 

Zelle payments? Not sure if that’s industry standard.

A good lawyer will get everyone on the paperwork he files including Zelle for aiding in fraud I’m guessing.

 

I think the shipper is in on it too. If he was not he would have immediately gave you the contact to the broker he tendered it to. Put pressure on the receiver. And start small claims proceedings. In the end you are going to be screwed, but in the mean time be a thorn in everyone’s side. And quit working with new/unestablished brokers. Scams are extremely common when the freight market is soft. Know this and guard yourself. Education is expensive

 

It’s not extortion. #### him.